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Jon Savage's Space: Light Years From HomeJon Savage's Space: Light Years From HomeCaroline True Records
Caetano VelosoCaetano VelosoLilith
Os MutantesOs MutantesLilith
Tropicalia Ou Panis Et CircensisVarious ArtistsLilith
Roy Ayers UbiquityEverybody Loves The SunshineVampisoul
Fleetwood MacGreatest HitsWarner
The WeekndHurry Up Tomorrow (Complete Edition)Island
StereolabInstant Holograms On Metal FilmDuophonic UHF Disks / Warp Records
U-Roy / Tommy McCookPeace & Love / The World Needs LoveDuke Reid
MantecaRitmo Y SaborMr. Bongo
Masters At Work / House BrigadeBlood Vibes / The Madd CryKay-Dee Records
Kenny DopeGet On Down / Gunshot ft. ShaggyKay-Dee Records
Anja NgozistillUUUSE
Kenny Dope pres. The Mad RackettSupaKay-Dee Records
Masters At WorkThe Buddah Chant / Get UpKay-Dee Records
KidzblockThe TributeKay-Dee Records
James Reese & The ProgressionsThrowing Stones (Kenny Dope Mixes)Kay-Dee Records
Leon Mitchison & The Eastex Freeway BandWhat Cha Need / I'll Take You ThereKay-Dee Records
Black JadeContempoSolid Roots
Jess Sah BiJesus-Christ Ne Deçoit Pas
François De RoubaixLa Scoumoune (Expanded Original Soundtrack)Cam Sugar
The Tribul'zationsMelody Babylon
Junior ScaifeNobody Gets My LovePenrose
Morgan GeistPremise EPEnviron
Mike GuagentiSalsa Con CharangaVampi Soul
Bennie MaupinSlow Traffic To The Right (Verve By Request)Decca / Verve
Sly 5th AveThe Invisible Man: An Orchestral Tribute To Dr. DreTru Thoughts
ActressTranzkript 1Modern Obscure Music
Feel Free Hi FiVoyageurZamZam Sounds
Lyrical BenjieBible Fi DemGhetto Cornerstone
Lone RangerCan't Stand The PressureJamble Records
JoFlyingBackatcha Records
The KingstoniansI'm Gonna Make It / I Need You TomorrowTrojan Records
Rapha PicoMarching OnNoble Chanters
10000 Lions ft. 1inklineMy Energy
- 7" ATH048£11.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Gospel disco dance-floor filler from one of The Clark Sisters! First time on a 7" - another essential one from AOTN!
James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
- – Straight Line
- – Your Love
- – Fall For You
- – Cool Cool
- – Catch My Breath
- – Aguas Blancas
- – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
- – YSYSYS
- – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
- – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
- 1. – Straight Line
- 2. – Your Love
- 3. – Fall For You
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- LP AOTNLP 171£25.99In stockAdd to Bag
James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
- – Fall For You
- – Viper Flames
- 1. – Fall For You
- 2. – Viper Flames
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- 7" ATH181£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
- 1. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
- 2. – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
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- 7" ATH132£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland.
Channelling his...
- – Braidbit
- – SoLong SoFar
- – Ambergris
- – Zeniba
- – Cave Code
- – Selkie Road
- – Open Sea
- – HomeWords
- – Landmasses
- – Circles
- 1. – Braidbit
- 2. – SoLong SoFar
- 3. – Ambergris
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- New LP AOTNLP060£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
- – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- – Sexy Lady
- – If You Want My Love
- – My Love
- – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
- – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
- – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
- – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
- – You Talk Too Much
- – It's You Girl
- 1. – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
- 2. – Sexy Lady
- 3. – If You Want My Love
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- LP AOTNLP049£22.00In stockAdd to Bag
William StuckeyEverything That's Good in LifeAthens Of The North
Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...
- – Everything That's Good in Life
- – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
- 1. – Everything That's Good in Life
- 2. – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
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- 7" ATH121£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
- – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- – Nicci's Theme
- 1. – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
- 2. – Nicci's Theme
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- 7" ATH104£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Billy BrunerTulsa SongAthens Of The North
AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!
- – T-U-L-S-A Song
- – I Want To Hold You
- 1. – T-U-L-S-A Song
- 2. – I Want To Hold You
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- 7" ATH113£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
- – Our Love
- – It's Up to You
- 1. – Our Love
- 2. – It's Up to You
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- 7" ATH086£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
- – Your Mine
- – Come with Me
- – Mr DJ
- – Happiness
- – Fascinating
- – Billy's Coming Bac
- – More Than Words
- – Still in Love
- 1. – Your Mine
- 2. – Come with Me
- 3. – Mr DJ
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- LP AOTNLP027£20.00In stockAdd to Bag
Lloyd McNeillWashington Suite (1970)Soul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new ox-blood red coloured vinyl limited-edition 1000-copies worldwide LP (+ download code) issue of this very rare deep spiritual...
- – Home Rule
- – Just 71% Moor
- – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
- – Fountain In The Circle
- – City Tryptych
- – Fountain In The Circle
- 1. – Home Rule
- 2. – Just 71% Moor
- 3. – 2504 Cliffbourne Pl.
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- LP (Coloured Vinyl) + Download Code SJRLP374C£24.00In stockAdd to Bag
- CD SJRCD374£12.00In stockAdd to Bag
- MP3 Release SJRD374£7.99In stockAdd to Bag
Jerome Derradji & Rob SevierThe American Boogie Down - Past DuePast Due
The American Boogie Down finally makes it on vinyl! To celebrate the 10 years anniversary of the groundbreaking compilation by Jerome Derradji & Rob Sevier...
- The Morning After – Get It
- The Right Direction – Midnight Rhythm
- DeVarne – You Are Number One
- Grayship Daviz – Get Up Get Down And Let Your Body Pop
- Tony Cook Pres. Vernon Cheely – Get To The Point
- Destiny In Time Band – Dance
- Destiny In Time Band – You Bring Out The Best In Me
- The Fabulous King – If You Like What We're Doing
- DeVarne – Kiss You Everywhere
- Visions Of Tomorrow – Galaxy
- Monofide – Party
- Lonnie Givens – The Heat Is On
- 1. The Morning After – Get It
- 2. The Right Direction – Midnight Rhythm
- 3. DeVarne – You Are Number One
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- 2×LP PASTDUEDLP03£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lena D'ÁguaJardim ZoológicoStrangelove Music
Reissue of this obscure, leftfield disco-not-disco / new wave gem from 1983. Originally released on 7" format, this expanded 12" issue was written and...
- – Jardim Zoológico
- – Tao
- 1. – Jardim Zoológico
- 2. – Tao
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- 12" SL-101£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Sam GellaitryEscapism IIIXL Recordings
Third part of Gellaitry's 'Escapism' series on XL. More colourful synth hooks woven in and out of crushing side-chained beats - RIYL Rustie,...
- – Jungle Waters
- – Ceremony
- 1. – Jungle Waters
- 2. – Ceremony
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- 12" XLT 856£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mister Good Times: The Enthralling Life Story of a Legendary DJBy Norman JayDialogue Books
It's Norman Jay's life innit - Buy this book!
Norman Jay is the man! This is a wicked book covering Norman's DJ'ing life in music - Notting Hill Carnival,...
- Book (500g) 9780349700670£9.99 £5.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Mark IVSigns Of A Dying Love (Unreleased Versions)Cordial Recordings
Previously unreleased versions of Mark IV's massive and hard to obtain 70's tune 'Signs Of A Dying Love'
Side A lowers the tempo slightly to what we...
- – Signs Of A Dying Love (Unreleased Version)
- – Signs Of A Dying Love (Unreleased Version Mk II)
- 1. – Signs Of A Dying Love (Unreleased Version)
- 2. – Signs Of A Dying Love (Unreleased Version Mk II)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" CORD7006£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
CrazyChinaman / Modern Carnival (1974)Straker's Records
Crazy accompanied by Ed Watson Brass CIrcle
Original 70s carnival Calpyso 45.
UNPLAYED Original USA 7"Vinyl VG+ /Sleeve VG+ 45 100% Guarantee on this...
- – Modern Carnival
- 2. – Modern Carnival
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- Original 7" GS 147£25.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
The PretendersJust Be Yourself (Kon Remix) / Just Be Yourself (Extended Version)Family Groove Records
The Pretenders "Just Be Yourself" is a highly in demand and hard to find Modern Soul track originally found on Carnival Records. The excellent Family...
- – Just Be Yourself (Kon Remix)
- – Just Be Yourself (Extended Version)
- 1. – Just Be Yourself (Kon Remix)
- 2. – Just Be Yourself (Extended Version)
- View full info and tracklisting
- 12" FG-CAR12£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Penny GoodwinToo Soon You're OldAthens of the North
First time the full version of the Jazz-Funk classic LP track 'Too Soon You're Old' has been cut to 45. A shop favourite of ours here, get involved!
- – Too Soon You're Old
- – Lady Day and John Coltrane
- – What's Going On (Interlude)
- 1. – Too Soon You're Old
- 2. – Lady Day and John Coltrane
- 3. – What's Going On (Interlude)
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- 7" ATH038£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Heem The Music MonstersKeep God On Your SideSuper Disco Edits
Philly's Heem The Music Monsters recorded this insanely catchy gospel / modern soul bullet, 'Keep God On Your Side' back in 1976. This superb issue features...
- – Keep God On Your Side
- – Going Down (Incognito)
- 1. – Keep God On Your Side
- 2. – Going Down (Incognito)
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- 12" SDE33£14.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Lone RangerLove BumpStudio 1
Classic dee jay cut from the 80s at studio 1, using slim smith's "rougher yet" rhythm to great effect.
- – Love Bump
- 1. – Love Bump
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- Original 7"£20.00Sold out Notify me when in stock
DazzleDazzleExpansion
Vinyl now in stock! Reissued for the first time! The iconic 1979 disco boogie album by New York studio group, Dazzle. It was produced by legends...
- – Walk Before You Run
- – It's Not The Same
- – All
- – You Dazzle Me!!!
- – Reaching
- – Slipped Disco
- – Walk Before You Run (Original 7" Edited Version)
- 1. – Walk Before You Run
- 2. – It's Not The Same
- 3. – All
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- LP EXLPM60£15.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD EXCDM 60£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Alan HawkshawThe Road ForwardBe With Records
Be With continue their KPM reissue program with a heavyweight vinyl issue of Alan Hawkshaw's sought after 'greensleeve' album, 'The Road Forward'!
- LP (180 gram) BEWITH057LP£19.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Celeste Hardie / Sandra WrightYou're Gone / I Come Running BackOutta Sight
Outta Sight drop a stunning double-sider that are both in huge demand on both the Modern and Northern rare soul scene!
- Celest Hardie – You're Gone
- Sandra Wright – I Come Running Back
- 1. Celest Hardie – You're Gone
- 2. Sandra Wright – I Come Running Back
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- 7" OSV191£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
SylviaL.A. Sunshine / Taxi (1976)Vibration
- – L.A. Sunshine
- 1. – L.A. Sunshine
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- Original 7" VI-567£7.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Mint unplayed original independent label USA 45.Sold out Notify me when in stock
ShadowSweet Sweet DreamsAnalog Africa
When it came out in 1984 the far-out album Sweet Sweet Dreams by Trinidad & Tobago’s Shadow (aka Winston Bailey) was described as “way ahead of its...
- – Let's Make It Up
- – Let's Get It Together
- – D'Hardest
- – Way, Way Out
- – Moon Walking
- – Without Love
- 1. – Let's Make It Up
- 2. – Let's Get It Together
- 3. – D'Hardest
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- LP + Download Code AALP082£18.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD AACD082£13.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Kellee PattersonMaiden VoyageBlack Jazz
Fantastic album on Black Jazz, originally released in 1974 and featuring a great vocal version of Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage".
Produced by Gene Russell,...
- – Maiden Voyage
- 4. – Maiden Voyage
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- Reissue LP BLJZ12£18.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- CD SDGBJ 1212CD£11.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Hard DriversSince I Was a Little GirlAthens Of The North
This Disco Funk Banger was discovered reasonably late in the game on the Deepfunk scene,. Vivian Lee's big powerful vocal over the pushy backing is what...
- – Since I Was a Little Girl
- – Straight Talk
- 1. – Since I Was a Little Girl
- 2. – Straight Talk
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- 7" ATH040£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
XavierLove Is On The One/ Work That Sucker To Death (1981)Liberty
Work That Sucker To Death is the hit but the flip Love Is On The One is a wicked early 80s boogie funk tune - check the audio (like Freeze- Southern Freeze...
- – Love Is On The One
- 1. – Love Is On The One
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- Original 7" A-1445£8.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA 7"
100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The Universe - 'if you're not happy we're not happy' or your money back!Sold out Notify me when in stock
Henry Thomas & RiseMy Dreams Are CloudedAthens Of The North
Henry Thomas low key 45 on Raptown records has until now been a featured in the record boxes of Deep Boogie and Two Step Dj's who know the deal, it's now...
- – My Dreams Are Clouded
- – Don't Wait Too Long
- 1. – My Dreams Are Clouded
- 2. – Don't Wait Too Long
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- 7" ATH046£10.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
John CameronJazzrockBe With Records
An enormously influential and heavy KPM set of timeless, killer breaks from 1972 by the mighty John Cameron!
- LP (180 gram) BEWITH059LP£19.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
Rare EssenceDisco Fever / Huff & Puff (1978)Major Records (4)
- – Disco Fever
- 1. – Disco Fever
- View full info and tracklisting
- Original 7" MG 505£10.00Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed Original USA 45Sold out Notify me when in stock
BoomboxSoul Jazz Records
Soul Jazz Records’ new Boombox features some of the many innovative underground first-wave of rap records made in New York in the period 1979-82,...
- Mr Sweety G – At The Place To Be
- Love Bug Star-Ski and The Harlem World Crew – Positive Life
- Neil B – Body Rock
- Super 3 – Philosophy Rappin' Spree
- Bramsam – Move Your Body
- Black Bird & Kevski – On The Go
- Count Coolout – Rhythm Rap Rock (CD only)
- Harlem World Crew – Rappers Convention
- Willie Wood & The Willie Wood Crew – Willie Rap
- Bon-Rock & The Rhythm Rebellion – Searching Rap
- Sugar Daddy – One More Time
- Spoonie Gee and The Treacherous Three – The New Rap Language
- TJ Swan – And You Know That
- Portable Patrol – Cop Bop
- Master Jay – We Are People Too
- Sweet G – Boogie Feelin' Rap
- Mistafide – Equidity Funk
- 1. Mr Sweety G – At The Place To Be
- 2. Love Bug Star-Ski and The Harlem World Crew – Positive Life
- 3. Neil B – Body Rock
- View full info and tracklisting
- 3×LP + Download Code SJRLP334£34.00Out of stock Notify me when in stock
- 2×CD SJRCD334£13.00In stockAdd to Bag
Ben & Sadar'sWe Are Righteous PeopleRush Hour
Canny alliance between Sadar Bahar and Ben 'Cosmic Force' who, between them' deliver two direct, driving exotic disco nuggets for the dancefloor!...
- – We Are Righteous People
- – Bouncing Atoms
- 1. – We Are Righteous People
- 2. – Bouncing Atoms
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- 12" RH-STORE JAMS010£8.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock
The Spencer Jackson Family and The PharaohsBring Back Peace To The WorldLuv N' Haight
**Reissue of this ESSENTIAL gospel soul/funk 45!** Hard-hitting, raw, gospel soul business from Chicago legends, The Spencer Jackson Family with added...
- – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. I
- – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. II
- 1. – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. I
- 2. – Bring Back Peace To The World Pt. II
- View full info and tracklisting
- 7" F-LH7089£9.99Out of stock Notify me when in stock